Cathodic Protection Specifications for Water Tanks

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Table of contents

PART ONE GENERAL 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 Description Design Quality Assurance Submittals Warranty

PART TWO PRODUCTS 2.01 2.02 Acceptable Manufacturers Materials

PART THREE - EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 Hardware Installation Energizing System Maintenance

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Part One General

1.01 Description
A. Provide all engineering services, materials, equipment, labor and supervision to furnish an automatically controlled impressed current cathodic protection system to provide control for the interior submerged surface of the Tank/Reservoir(s). Furnish all work in accordance with AWWA Standard D104-9 and features included in this specification. 1. 2. Total surface area of the tank Type of coating and conditioning of coating

1.04 Submittals
A. Submit the following information to the purchaser for approval by the Owner or his representative: 1. Drawings showing system design/ configuration 2. Description of system components 3. Drawings showing system as built 4. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Upon completion of the work required by this section, submit three copies of the Operation and Maintenance Manuals, identified with project name, location and date. Include operating and maintenance instructions with sufficient detail to permit Owners operator to properly maintain and adjust the system. Include in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals description of the main components and their function, as well as schematic drawings of the main components.

installation of the cathodic protection system. B. Furnish self addressed report cards to be completed by the owner. Report cards received by the Manufacturer during the warranty and service period(s) shall be evaluated for system performance.

3. Total bare surface area to be protected will be a minimum of 25% of total surface area. 4. Minimum current density of 0.5 mA/ft bare surface area. 5. Chemical analysis of water including resistivity expressed in ohm-cm. 6. Susceptibility of tank to icing. 7. Minimum anode system life of twenty (20) years. 8. Selection, dimensions, and layout of system components specified in Section 2.02.

1.02 Design
A. The system designer is to be a corrosion specialist accredited by the NACE International as being a Senior Corrosion Specialist (CP level IV) with experience in cathodic protection for water storage tanks. B. The system design must provide for effective corrosion control in accordance with NACE criteria for protection. C. The protection criteria on a tank-towater potential, IR drop free, within a range of -0.850 volts to -1.050 volts relative to a copper-copper sulfate reference electrode measured free of the effect of voltage gradients (IR drops). D. Base system capacity and performance on:

1.03 Quality Assurance

A. Use a cathodic protection system installer licensed or approved by the cathodic protection system manufacturer. B. Use a cathodic protection system installer having a minimum of five (5) years experience installing and servicing the types of cathodic protection systems described in this Specification. C. Provide services of qualified representative of the cathodic protection system manufacturer to perform supervision to the extent necessary to establish provisions required for a satisfactory installation.

1.05 Warranty
A. Completed installation to be warranted jointly and severally, on a single document, by the cathodic protection system manufacturer and the system installer, against defects of materials, equipment, and workmanship, for a period of one (1) year, beginning with the date of substantial completion of

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Part Two Products

2.01 Acceptable Manufacturers
A. General: Acceptable manufacturers are as listed. Manufacturers of equivalent products may be submitted for approval. 1. Recommended Manufacturers: MATCOR Inc. Doylestown, PA 800 523 6692 B. Product Type MATCOR Type PF Water Tank Anode Assembly
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10. Provisions for mounting, grounding and locking 11. DC output capacity in volts and amperes in accordance with 1.02 design requirements 12. Number of circuits or separate rectifiers in accordance with 1.02 design requirements 13. Provide for automatic controller meeting the requirements of AWWA D104-91, Type A to adjust current output to compensate for changes in water level, temperature of water, water chemistry and cathodic polarization and including the following provisions: Utilize long-life reference electrode(s) mounted in tank ii. Monitor the tank to potential, free of IR drop iii. Automatically adjust the tank-towater potential, free of IR drop, to a preset value (Section 1.02 design) iv. Operate within 25 mV of preset value v. Automatically limit current to a preset value vi. Utilize a potential meter(s) to display tank-to-water potential, free of IR drop i. B. Long Life Reference Electrode(s): Provide reference electrode consisting of a copper-copper sulfate electrode which is manufactured to remain

stable (plus or minus 10mV) for a minimum of twenty (20) years. Provide the reference electrode to lead wire connection encapsulated to prevent water migration. C. Anode Suspension System: Provide and internal anode element system to be housed in an open weave, high strength non-conductive chlorine resistant flexible housing. Housing tensile pull strength of 3,800 lbs and minimum 15% elongation characteristics are required, suitable for anode movement during icing conditions. D. Anode Materials: Internal platinum niobium copper cored co-extruded anode element. Element sized to produce a minimum of 25 mA/linear foot current output at continuous operation for twenty (20) years in fresh water electrolyte. Internal anode element assembly shall incorporate electrically redundant multi-loop type PL waterproof connection system to insure even current distribution along the entire anode element length and to insure extended anode life. E. Pressure Entrance Fitting: Pressure entrance fitting for icing tanks to accommodate anode and reference electrode lead wires at the base of tank. The fittings are to be manufactured to prevent leakage and water migration

through the wire insulation. Entrance fitting to be sized for a minimum of 1.5 inch coupling rated at 3000 pounds. F. Wiring: Insulate wiring within the tank to prevent copper conductor to water contact. Insulate wiring on the exterior of the tank and run in rigid conduit.

2.02 Materials
A. Rectifier: The rectifier unit shall include the following: 1. Transformer 2. Selenium or silicon rectifying elements

G. Hardware: Protect hardware used in conjunction with the system against corrosion. H. Anode assembly manufacturer must have a minimum of 10-years experience in manufacturing this type of anode assembly specifically for water tank cathodic protection applications.

3. Circuit Breaker(s) 4. Lightning, surge, and overload protection 5. Provision for air cooling operations 6. Separate volt and amp meters 7. Weatherproof cabinet in accordance with NEMA 3R requirements 8. Provision to vary current output from 0 to 100 percent of rated capacity 9. Provision for 110-120 volt, 60 Hz single phase AC power in less otherwise specified

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Part Three Execution

3.01 Hardware
A. Protect all hardware used in conjunction with the system against corrosion. 11. AC power to the rectifier shall be furnished by Owner. 12. Complete work in a clean and safe manner. B. Include in the agreement for annual inspection and testing the following: 1. One (1) annual job site visit, for a period of five years. 2. Tank-to-water potential measurements conducted at representative locations within the tank. A minimum of (5) locations shall be measured. 3. Measurements conducted with a portable high impedance voltmeter and a calibrated copper-copper sulfate reference cell. 4. Adjust rectifier output for optimum corrosion control in accordance with the criteria for protection. 5. Provide sufficient information in the recorded data to evaluate the performance of the system relating to criteria for protection. 6. Submit a report detailing finding and providing recommendations in the event additional work is required for optimizing control.

3.02 Installation
A. Perform all work in accordance with the following requirements: 1. Install as shown on the design drawings 2. Install pressure fitting in accordance with AWWA D100-84, Section 3.13 3. Provide welding, cutting and coating in accordance with AWWA D100, D102 and D105. 4. Complete welding of steel coupling, anchors, and mounting bracket prior to coating the tank. 5. Furnish electrical continuity of all sections of bolted or riveted tanks. 6. Inspect materials and equipment prior to installation. Repair or replace any defective components. 7. Provide electrical work in accordance with the National Electric Code and all local regulations. 8. Install lead wires to prevent damage from abrasion. 9. Seal electrical connections within the tank to prevent water migration. 10. Mount rectifier at a convenient height (eye-level) above grade for monitoring and service.

3.03 Energizing System

A. Provide startup service after the system is installed and the tank is filled including energizing, testing and adjusting the system for optimum performance. Coordinate startup service with Owner. In addition to startup service, submit record drawings and operation and maintenance manuals. B. Conduct final test and adjustment of system approximately twelve (12) months after the startup service. C. Conduct tank-to-water potential measurements with a calibrated portable high impedance voltmeter at a minimum of five (5) locations. Have the test data reviewed and evaluated by a certified CP Specialist (NACE CP Level IV).

3.03 Maintenance
A. Include in the bid price, the cost for inspection and testing of the system. The contractor agrees to provide an annual inspection and testing of the system for a period of five (5) years from the date of Completion of the work.

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